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Kill for cash – coyotes targeted in Nova Scotia’s “pelt incentive” program
Nova Scotia opens a coyote bounty despite the lack of scientific evidence that killing coyotes changes the behavior of animals who survive.
Scientists call on Nova Scotia to Stop Coyote Bounty
Astounding scientists and conservationists, Nova Scotia has declared a coyote bounty. Guised as a “pelt incentive plan” the bounty would provide $20 per coyote. But coyote bounties don’t work to control the population…
Feds sued over failure to protect killer whales
Case could determine future of Canada’s at-risk species MEDIA RELEASE June 15, 2010 VANCOUVER – Conservation groups, represented by Ecojustice, are back in Federal Court today after launching a lawsuit against Canada’s Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) over the protection of B.C.’s resident killer whales. If successful, the case will ensure stronger legal protection…